Summary
- Main use
- Improvement of bone and growth disorders and prevention of rickets
- Who takes it
- Adults · Children
- Adult dose
- Take 2 capsules once daily, 1-2 times a day.
- Child dose
- Children aged 8 years and older should take 2 capsules once daily, 1-2 times a day.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- 명인제약(주)
Efficacy & effects
Improvement of bone and growth disorders and prevention of rickets
- Poor bone development
- poor dental development
- rickets
- calcium deficiency.
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Vitamin D is essential during critical life stages such as pregnancy, lactation, growth periods, and old age. Adequate intake of Vitamin D during these times promotes healthy bone and teeth development and is highly beneficial in preventing bone diseases such as rickets. It also plays a role in compensating for calcium deficiency, helping to maintain bone strength and health. Therefore, this medication is effectively used to improve bone health and provide calcium supplementation in various age groups.
How to take
Adult dose
Take 2 capsules once daily, 1-2 times a day.
Child dose
Children aged 8 years and older should take 2 capsules once daily, 1-2 times a day.
Precautions
This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, or kidney disease. Additionally, individuals allergic to this drug or any of its components, infants under 12 months old, patients with kidney stones, individuals with severe renal failure, and those allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should avoid taking it. It is advisable not to take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids during the course of this drug. Infants under 1 year old, patients undergoing treatment under a physician, children who receive ample sunlight and normal dietary intake, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and premature or infant children must consult a professional before use. Those with heart or circulatory issues, renal impairment, or hypoalbuminemia should use caution. Patients with lipid metabolism issues such as hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis, as well as those on lipid emulsions, must be careful when taking this medication. Due to the presence of the dye Yellow No. 5, individuals with an allergy to this component should also exercise caution. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing of the face, irregular heartbeat, or skin rashes appear during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Overdose can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, and edema, so caution is necessary. Prolonged use may lead to hypercalcemia or nephrolithiasis, hence regular monitoring of the condition is required. Caution is advised when taking along with anti-aldosterone agents or triamterene due to the risk of hyperkalemia. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of use, consult a professional. It is crucial to adhere to prescribed methods and dosages in taking this medication, and parental supervision is needed when administering it to children. It is advisable to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. Patients at risk of fat overload should check plasma lipid levels and adjust dosages accordingly if necessary. When using other lipid infusion products, total lipid intake should be considered for adjustment. This medication should be stored safely away from children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a cool, dry, and airtight place to prevent moisture infiltration. Furthermore, it is important not to transfer the medication to another container to avoid misuse and to maintain quality.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Mild side effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- constipation
- low blood pressure
- flushing of the face
- irregular heartbeat
- skin rash
- gastrointestinal symptoms
- hypernatremia
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- congestive heart failure
- edema (swelling)
- hypercalcemia
- nephrolithiasis
- hyperkalemia.
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Interactions
Drug interactions
This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids. Consult a doctor or pharmacist when using with cardiac glycosides, anti-aldosterone agents, triamterene, or injectable lipid preparations.
Food interactions
Caution is needed when taking this medication with teas that contain tannins, such as green tea or black tea. It should be avoided during and before/after taking this medication.
Storage
This medication should be stored in an airtight container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to keep the temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
A viscous, milky liquid contained in dark green rectangular soft capsules.
Package unit
50 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP x 5], 60 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP x 6], 100 capsules/box [5 capsules/PTP x 20], 200 capsules/box [5 capsules/PTP x 40]
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